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RESEARCH QUESTIONS


The group has many questions.

The group wants to UNDERSTAND Deaf people’s cultural citizenship

  • In our society, hearing people have privileges. In our society, the different sign languages are not known or valued. Do deaf people feel that they are full-fledged citizens in the world of culture ?
  • How do deaf people live with barriers such as the lack of accessibility to cultural venues?
  • What empowers deaf people?
  • What gives deaf people the opportunity to feel like full-fledged citizens?

The group wants to MAKE culture ACCESSIBLE in the same way to everyone

The group wants to ENCOURAGE sign language creation

  • How can accessibility help include everyone in culture?
  • What are the good ideas across the world to make culture more accessible to deaf people?
  • What helps to make culture accessible to all?
  • What are the barriers to an accessible culture for all?
  • How to encourage expression through art among deaf people who express themselves in Quebec Sign Language, American Signe Language and Native American Sign Languages?

ÉLABORATING guidelines for research ethics with Deaf people

  • What are the main problems in doing research with deaf people?
  • How can we better respect deaf people’s culture?
  • How can we encourage deaf people to take part in research?